August 30, 2016
7058-206E
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HEATILATOR ECO CHOICE
D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
• Frequency:
As needed
• By:
Homeowner
Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create
conditions that make the firepot fill quickly with ashes and
clinkers.
This condition makes the appliance susceptible to overfilling
the firepot with pellets which may result in smoking, sooting
and possible hopper fires.
Figure 17.1
shows an example
where the firepot overfills, pellets back up into the feed tube
and ash has accumulated in the firebox.
An inefficient and non-economical method of burning of fuel
caused by poor quality pellet fuel
is shown in
Figure 17.2
.
The correct flame size when good quality, premium pellet
fuel is burned is shown in
Figure 17.3
.
If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the firepot
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS REQUIRED.
WARNING
Fire Risk
• High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance, can cause the
firepot to overfill. Follow proper shutdown procedure if
ash buildup exceeds halfway point in firepot.
• Failure to do could result in smoking, sooting and
possible hopper fires.
Figure 17.3
Figure 17.1
Figure 17.2
Correct Flame Height
Yellow/White in Color
Incorrect Flame Height
Tall, Lazy Flame
Orange in Color
Pellets Back-up in Feed Tube
Ash build-up in Firebox
Firepot Overfills
E. Soot or Creosote Fire
Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and firing tech-
nique. Check daily for creosote build-up until experience
shows how often you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that
the hotter the fire the less creosote is deposited, and weekly
cleaning may be necessary in the mild weather even though
monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest months.
Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for
information on how to handle a chimney fire.
In the event of a soot or creosote fire, close the firebox
door, exit the building immediately and contact the proper
fire authorities.
DO NOT under any circumstances re-enter the building.
